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There are two main paradigms for model checking: symbolic model checking, as is performed by the tool RuleBase, and explicit state model checking, as is performed by Spin. It is often accepted that the former is better for verifying hardware systems, while the latter has advantages for verifying software. We examine this piece of common wisdom in light of experience in verifying the software of a disk controller using both symbolic and explicit state model checking.
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Eisner, C., Peled, D. (2002). Comparing Symbolic and Explicit Model Checking of a Software System. In: Bošnački, D., Leue, S. (eds) Model Checking Software. SPIN 2002. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 2318. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-46017-9_18
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